Headaches and migraines are prevalent conditions that can greatly affect an individual's quality of life. Chiropractic care uses a holistic and non-invasive approach to alleviate symptoms and target the root causes of these ailments.

 

Tension headaches

 

Tension headaches often triggered by muscle tension and stress, respond well to chiropractic care. Through spinal adjustments, chiropractors strive to enhance spinal alignment and flexibility, thus diminishing muscle tension and easing headache discomfort. Moreover, additional manual techniques such as soft tissue manipulation and stretching exercises may be utilized to further alleviate tension and promote relaxation.

 

Migraines

 

Migraines can be related stress, hormonal shifts and exposure to light. Chiropractic care targets spinal misalignments linked to these changes. By restoring alignment, chiropractors aim to enhance nerve function, reduce inflammation, and boost blood flow, potentially lessening migraine frequency, duration, and intensity. Migraines often entail severe headaches with accompanying symptoms like nausea, visual disturbances, and sensitivity to light or sound, lasting hours or days. Neck joint and muscle issues may contribute to migraines. Chiropractors assess and treat these joints to improve function and ease muscle and ligament stress.

 

Neck Injuries

 

Chiropractic treatment may also prove beneficial for headaches stemming from injuries like whiplash or repetitive strain on the neck, such as sitting with poor posture for long period. Referred to as cervicogenic headaches, originating from the cervical spine, these typically manifest as a dull, achy pain felt at the neck's base or on one or both sides of the head.